March weather forecastMacon, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Macon, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).Temperature
As February transitions into March, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 36°F (2.2°C) during March.Humidity
In Macon, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Macon, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Macon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.6 days and collects up to 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Macon, Illinois, are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Macon. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, Macon aggregates 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.6 snowfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Macon, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:19 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
In Macon, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In Macon, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Macon, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Macon, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Macon, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Macon, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Macon, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.01"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").
Average rainfall days in March
Macon, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Macon, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Macon, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Macon, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Macon, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Macon, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Macon, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Macon, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
